When Triple H and Stephanie McMahon tied the knot, pro wrestling’s most powerful duo was formed. Here’s what to know about the couple.
6 Facts About Pro Wrestling’s Most Influential Couple
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Are Triple H and Stephanie McMahon REALLY married?
In the world of pro wrestling it can be hard to separate fact from fiction but this union is a genuine case of art imitating life. In a storyline on WWE Monday Night Raw in 1999, Triple H was seen marrying Stephanie in a drive-through ceremony in Las Vegas. Initially it was thought that the former WWE champion had somehow spiked the drink of the ‘bosses daughter’ in order to force her into the wedding.As the storyline progressed it was revealed that the two had plotted the wedding all along in an attempt to steal power from daddy Vince McMahon – the owner of WWE. The storyline drew the pair closer together in real life too and they began dating. Triple H and Stephanie were genuinely married in 2003 and are still going STRONG today!
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Name Game
For those that have questioned why the big man is often referred to as ‘Hunter’ or ‘Paul’… the truth is Triple H is a man of many names. Although his real name is Paul Levesque, he wrestled for WCW as Terra Ryzing and later entered WWE under the name Hunter Hearst Helmsley where he portrayed the character of an elitist snob.Years later, when he joined Shawn Michaels to form D-Generation X (a rebellious stable of wrestlers) his snobbish behaviour degenerated too and he became more street smart. The nickname ‘Triple H’ took over and ‘Hunter Hearst Helmsley’ has not been used since. ‘King of Kings’ maybe one of the more apt nicknames that Triple H has been given over the years. Many fans of the mat game consider him to be wrestling royalty! The ‘Cerebral Assassin’ (yet another nickname) has held the world title a whopping 13 times. He’s a Royal Rumble and King of the Ring winner too.
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Cover Model Looks
Over the years, Mrs. McMahon has certainly earned her stripes at WWE. She has worked on the company reception desk, in sales, creative, and production, although few know that Stephanie made one of her first public appearances in a merchandise catalog.Working for her dad Vince McMahon, Steph modeled wrestling t-shirts and hats aged just 13. These days the powerful princess graces the covers of magazines like Muscle & Fitness!
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Bodybuilding Before Wrestling
Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque watched wrestling for the first time when he was five. He fell in love with it and took up bodybuilding at the age of 14, because he wanted to look like a professional wrestler. Years later he would not only enter the ring, but he would dominate it.Before his wrestling career began, and after graduating from high school in 1987, Levesque entered several bodybuilding competitions. He was even crowned ‘Teenage Mr. New Hampshire’ in 1988.
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Beauty and Brains
In 2010 the Fairfield County Business Journal awarded Stephanie McMahon their ’40 under 40 award’. She was also recognized as ‘One of the Most Powerful Women in Cable’ by Cable magazine in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.McMahon was named the Honorary Chairperson of the Special Olympics of Connecticut in 2013, and was recently selected as a 2015 Eisenhower USA fellow. She’s one of nine leaders to participate in this international leadership exchange program that is dedicated to building bridges and making the world more peaceful.
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Bodyslamming the Board
Triple H’s role as an Executive Senior Advisor at WWE was made official in 2010. He now has an office at WWE HQ and was named Executive Vice President of Talent and Live events in 2011. ‘The Game’ (yes another nickname) oversees talent relations and the training of performers to name just a few duties.In 2013 he was promoted to Executive Vice-president of Talent, Live Events and Creative where he also works on the creative direction of WWE. Perhaps wearing a suit and tie for a living isn’t so bad after all.
Are Triple H and Stephanie McMahon REALLY married?
In the world of pro wrestling it can be hard to separate fact from fiction but this union is a genuine case of art imitating life. In a storyline on WWE Monday Night Raw in 1999, Triple H was seen marrying Stephanie in a drive-through ceremony in Las Vegas. Initially it was thought that the former WWE champion had somehow spiked the drink of the ‘bosses daughter’ in order to force her into the wedding.
As the storyline progressed it was revealed that the two had plotted the wedding all along in an attempt to steal power from daddy Vince McMahon – the owner of WWE. The storyline drew the pair closer together in real life too and they began dating. Triple H and Stephanie were genuinely married in 2003 and are still going STRONG today!
Name Game
For those that have questioned why the big man is often referred to as ‘Hunter’ or ‘Paul’… the truth is Triple H is a man of many names. Although his real name is Paul Levesque, he wrestled for WCW as Terra Ryzing and later entered WWE under the name Hunter Hearst Helmsley where he portrayed the character of an elitist snob.
Years later, when he joined Shawn Michaels to form D-Generation X (a rebellious stable of wrestlers) his snobbish behaviour degenerated too and he became more street smart. The nickname ‘Triple H’ took over and ‘Hunter Hearst Helmsley’ has not been used since.
‘King of Kings’ maybe one of the more apt nicknames that Triple H has been given over the years. Many fans of the mat game consider him to be wrestling royalty! The ‘Cerebral Assassin’ (yet another nickname) has held the world title a whopping 13 times. He’s a Royal Rumble and King of the Ring winner too.
Cover Model Looks
Over the years, Mrs. McMahon has certainly earned her stripes at WWE. She has worked on the company reception desk, in sales, creative, and production, although few know that Stephanie made one of her first public appearances in a merchandise catalog.
Working for her dad Vince McMahon, Steph modeled wrestling t-shirts and hats aged just 13. These days the powerful princess graces the covers of magazines like Muscle & Fitness!
Bodybuilding Before Wrestling
Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque watched wrestling for the first time when he was five. He fell in love with it and took up bodybuilding at the age of 14, because he wanted to look like a professional wrestler. Years later he would not only enter the ring, but he would dominate it.
Before his wrestling career began, and after graduating from high school in 1987, Levesque entered several bodybuilding competitions. He was even crowned ‘Teenage Mr. New Hampshire’ in 1988.
Beauty and Brains
In 2010 the Fairfield County Business Journal awarded Stephanie McMahon their ’40 under 40 award’. She was also recognized as ‘One of the Most Powerful Women in Cable’ by Cable magazine in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
McMahon was named the Honorary Chairperson of the Special Olympics of Connecticut in 2013, and was recently selected as a 2015 Eisenhower USA fellow. She’s one of nine leaders to participate in this international leadership exchange program that is dedicated to building bridges and making the world more peaceful.
Bodyslamming the Board
Triple H’s role as an Executive Senior Advisor at WWE was made official in 2010. He now has an office at WWE HQ and was named Executive Vice President of Talent and Live events in 2011. ‘The Game’ (yes another nickname) oversees talent relations and the training of performers to name just a few duties.
In 2013 he was promoted to Executive Vice-president of Talent, Live Events and Creative where he also works on the creative direction of WWE. Perhaps wearing a suit and tie for a living isn’t so bad after all.
